Italian Stuffed Pork Meatball Sandwich Recipe

Name: Italian Stuffed Pork Meatball Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork Lean; 2 eggs Whisked; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup bread crumbs; 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls About 12 To 15 Of Small Size; 28 ounces tomato sauce; kosher salt; cracked black pepper; submarine-style buns

Servings: persons

1
In a large bowl combine the whisked eggs, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Add the ground pork and breadcrumbs and mix together until evenly combined.
2
Form the ground pork mixture into small meatballs, each the size of a golf ball.
3
Insert a mozzarella ball in the center of each meatball, taking care to re-form the meatball around the cheese once it's been added. (The cheese should not be visible.)
4
Place the tomato sauce in the bottom of a slow cooker and add the meatballs on top.
5
Turn the slow cooker on and cook over high heat for 6 hours or low heat for 8 hours. Carefully rotate the meatballs after half the cooking time to make sure they cook evenly.
6
To serve, place three meatballs plus sauce in a submarine bun.

487

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground pork Lean, 2 eggs Whisked, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Italian Stuffed Pork Meatball Sandwich falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Stuffed Pork Meatball Sandwich

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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